A student is completing a research-based informative essay on the history of presidential campaigns. Which steps take place in the prewriting stage? Select three options.

Question

The student cites an article about how the first political campaigns were funded.
The student analyzes the writing prompt to establish a purpose for writing.
The student edits the writing and uses MLA formatting to properly cite evidence.
The student creates an outline with topics, reasons, and supporting evidence.
The student synthesizes information from articles about Abraham Lincoln’s campaign.

Answer 1

The student analyzes the writing prompt to establish a purpose for writing.
The student creates an outline with topics, reasons, and supporting evidence.
The student synthesizes information from articles about Abraham Lincoln’s campaign.